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TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY

STARCOM NETWORK and The Department of History and Philosophy, University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus present important dates in Barbadian history

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November 25, 2023 • 00:03:45
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Today in Bajan History| November 25th 1816 Execution for Attempted Insurrection

Ned is executed for stirring up others to insurrection after Bussa 

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November 24, 2023 • 00:03:55
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Today in Bajan History| November 24th 1951 Unusual Polling Station

Some of the polling stations for this year had some garages, Hummingbird Lodge rooms, houses and more.

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November 24, 2023 • 00:04:11
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Today in Bajan History| November 23rd 1951 Preparation for General Election

The Barbados Advocate reported that 51 persons were nominated to contest 24 seats in the forthcoming General Election.

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November 22, 2023 • 00:03:38
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Today in Bajan History| November 22nd 1822 London Bourne

London Bourne was one of the wealthiest black business owners and the father of Sarah Ann Bourne. 

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November 21, 2023 • 00:04:11
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Today in Bajan History| November 21st 1835 Ordinances and Regulations

The Barbadian publishes  Ordinances and Regulations which aim to continue the control over the recently free enslaved population.

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November 20, 2023 • 00:02:54
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Today in Bajan History| November 20th 1829 Laying the Corner Stone

News of the laying of the cornerstone at St. Marks Chapel

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